Nicky Bomba
with Vorn Doolette
» Saul Williams - Great Northern Hotel (Byron Bay), Sat, December 6
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Nicky Bomba has stepped up to the challenge and faced a more intimate approach to his craft – his first ever solo project. ‘Jah in the Moment’ is the first offering (and brand new single) from Nicky’s solo project and in support of this release, he will be hitting the road and touring throughout July to selected regions around Australia.
Known for his work as the charismatic front man and songwriter for reggae/funk band ‘Bomba’ and through album collaborations such as ‘Drums and Lions’ with Dereb Desalegn (Ethiopia), “Bomba vs Laroz” with Laroz Haim (Tel Aviv),and as drummer on John Butler’s milestone album Sunrise Over Sea, Nicky’s solo endeavour is a natural progression for him. Re-focusing commitment to his craft has inspired Nicky to return to his roots, explore the basics of music making in it’s purest form and breathe fresh life into a whole batch of musical concoctions.
“It strangely took me a while to get started on this album. The songs were there waiting, some that had been with me for years and others freshly baked but I kept finding subconscious excuses to avoid the studio. Eventually I allowed myself to be vulnerable and feel the fear of it all. It was the blessing the adventure needed. From that point the possibilities were endless.”
For this record, Nicky has enlisted the expertise of producer Tony Buchen, to capture the power of his live performance and translate the experience onto record. The single, ‘Jah in the Moment’ (JITM) is a direct result of time Nicky spent weaving himself into the tapestry of music and culture in Jamaica ,Ethiopia and various parts of the globe, the different instruments he has collected along the way, and most importantly; JITM is a musical translation of Nicky’s philosophies on life. Just like his music, Nicky’s philosophies have been developed, nurtured and created through years of extensive travel and the search for truth and happiness. JITM directly reflects Nicky’s energy and positive attitude towards life, which is central to everything that he does, including his music.
This tour will see Nicky sitting in the drummer’s seat as well as guitar duties accompanied by long time friends on double bass and percussion. The trio will be mixing it up on stage, exploring a range of unique instruments and encouraging the audience to take their own journey through new sounds from the ‘Jah in the Moment’ EP as well and his forthcoming album ‘Food and Shelter’ (set for release late 2008).
